Justin Tipuric retires from international rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a decision that will be sorely felt by Welsh rugby, Justin Tipuric announced his retirement from the international stage today after winning 93 caps for his country. The Trebanos RFC product has been...
Caelan Doris And Neve Jones Named Players of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland’s Caelan Doris has been named Ireland’s Men’s XVs Players’ Players of the Year 2023 by his fellow players at the Rugby Players Ireland Awards. Back-row...
Kerr-Barlow: La Rochelle understand ‘temperament’ required to win final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow says his side understand the mindset required to win a Heineken Champions Cup final after their past two experiences. The TOP 14 side were beaten...
Dave Kearney to Leave Leinster Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland back Dave Kearney to leave Leinster at the end of the season. Kearney has, to date, won 185 caps for Leinster since his debut against Dragons RFC in May 2009, and has also...
Nominees Announced For Rugby Players Ireland Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris, Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan and Dan Sheehan were today announced as nominees for the prestigious Bank of Ireland Men’s XVs Players’ Player of the Year Award. Set to be hosted...
Tom Stewart Named Next-Gen Player of the Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster hooker Tom Stewart has landed an awards double after being named United Rugby Championship’s Next-Gen Player of the Season for 2022/23 awards. This accolade is open only to players aged under...
Five players to leave Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive players will be moving on from Glasgow Warriors at the end of the current campaign, after the club confirmed its list of leavers for 2022/23 The group will join Ryan Wilson –...
Abby Dow signs for Ealing Trailfinders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEaling Trailfinders are thrilled to announce that Red Rose Abby Dow will join the club ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year old, who is comfortable on the wing or in the fullback shirt, has...
Scotland name training squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has named an extended 41-player Scotland squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup. The group will be led by captain Jamie Ritchie and will be trimmed...
Dan Lydiate signs for Dragons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC have officially announced the major signing of Wales and British & Irish Lions back row star Dan Lydiate. Vastly experienced forward Lydiate – recently named in the preliminary World...
